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2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KP61 VRV

KP61 VRV

2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/12/2011. Recorded mileage 168,190 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2011 · Northampton
MOT Status
Valid until 14/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
168,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc

KP61 VRV Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
  • 168,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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KP61 VRV Mileage History

  1. 19/11/201468,355 mi
  2. 19/11/201468,355 mi
  3. 20/11/201591,674 mi+23,319 mi
  4. 15/11/2016111,245 mi+19,571 mi
  5. 15/11/2016111,245 mi
  6. 09/11/2017124,430 mi+13,185 mi
  7. 30/10/2018134,848 mi+10,418 mi
  8. 05/11/2018134,901 mi+53 mi
  9. 23/11/2019138,196 mi+3,295 mi
  10. 08/01/2021139,712 mi+1,516 mi
  11. 15/11/2021142,960 mi+3,248 mi
  12. 19/10/2022148,530 mi+5,570 mi
  13. 13/11/2023153,610 mi+5,080 mi
  14. 14/11/2023153,615 mi+5 mi
  15. 04/11/2024160,271 mi+6,656 mi
  16. 05/11/2025168,190 mi+7,919 mi
  17. 05/11/2025168,190 mi

Average of roughly 9,107 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

KP61 VRV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 21:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (KP61 VRV) between November 2014 and November 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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